Position Summary: Drives bus to safely transport students over specified routes to local or distant points according to established transportation schedule. This position will work approximately 30 hours/week, Monday through Friday with opportunity for additional hours via afternoon and evening field trips.
Essential Functions:
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Assists students embarking and disembarking vehicle and be able to safely evacuate students during an emergency
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Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort
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Complies with local traffic regulations
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Maintains constant radio contact and reports delays or accidents
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Reports break downs, including flat-tires, and requests assistance or replacement bus
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Inspects bus and checks gas, oil, water and litter before departure
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Inspects bus for damage to interior (seats, etc.) and exterior (dents, broken lights, etc.)
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May transport students on field trips or athletic events
Qualifications
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A high school diploma or general education diploma (GED) is required
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Able to communicate effectively with all school constituents
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Must be at least 25 years old and have at least 1-year successful driving experience as school bus driver
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Must have a clean driving record and pass Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
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Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
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Ability to add and subtract simple numbers; Ability to transfer simple numbers legibly to transportation logs
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Must have or be eligible to obtain a valid, current Florida CDL license C or D within reasonable period from date of hire; class B license with a P & S endorsement is required
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Must have use of both hands, both feet, be able to sit for long periods of time, have eye-to-hand coordination
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The employee will be required to pass Dept. of Transportation (DOT) physical; employee must be able to pass the physical mobility test and emergency evacuation test and will be required to submit to testing periodically
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Requires successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen
General:
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Demonstrates and enthusiastically support the School’s Mission and values of courage, integrity, compassion, and excellence
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Perform in a manner that reflects positively on The Bolles School
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Builds deep relationships with students, families, faculty and staff to foster a culture of inclusion
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Performs other duties as requested
